by andrew crider The varsity girls tennis team played its first week of matches against Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), South Lakes and Madison finishing the week with a record of 2-1, winning against Madison on March 15. The record excludes two scrimmages on March 4Continue Reading

by anna thillairajah The Science National Honor Society has been gaining exposure to the scientific community by attending scientific talks in Washington, D.C. including lectures at the Carnegie Institute for Science. Besides going to Carnegie lectures, the SNHS invites experts to speak at school. For instance, Peter Behr of E&EContinue Reading

by helena patterson A change in leadership, as well as a new focus on teamwork instead of skill, has brought optimism to the boys varsity soccer team for this upcoming season. Head coach Shane Kellogg was selected during the offseason to replace the previous head coach after two successful seasonsContinue Reading

Foreign exchange students and teachers from Copenhagen, Denmark visited Northern Virginialast week. They stayed with the families of Marshall students. They experienced the American educational system by shadowing their host students for a day. They attended their classes as well as extracurricular activities and sports practices. According to Danish studentContinue Reading

by chris morrison On March 12 the students from Nørre Gymnasium in Copenhagen, Denmark spent the day filming documentaries of Marshall and American culture. Each group of students focused on a different aspect to document in American culture. “We were focusing on political stuff and gun laws,” student Ida’Marie HaeuslerContinue Reading

by isabelle ouyang Stress, more than ever, is becoming a major problem. Characterized by lack of sleep, high levels of anxiety and frequent mental breakdowns, this common affliction is not unusual among high school students. Dr. Robin Haight is a psychologist who frequently works with stressed students. “Your generation hasContinue Reading

Paulina farley-kuzmina The newly renovated auditorium and music rooms opened to students on Wednesday, Feb. 20. The original opening date was scheduled to be around Thanksgiving, but was pushed back to Jan. 20, and then finally to February. “Nothing unexpected caused the delay; it was just that the work wasContinue Reading

by haley monts Performers in Marshall’s Sly Fox production earned 4th place in the one-act state competition held March 2.  The competition marked the third and final round of the one-act competitions, pitting eight high schools against each other in a test of their acting chops. The play Sly FoxContinue Reading

by haley monts Disney Animation Studios’ latest short “Paperman” charmed audiences and critics alike with its stylized visuals, clever storytelling and simplistic yet heartwarming plot. But, by far, the most captivating element of “Paperman” is its animation. Layering 3-D graphics with traditional 2-D drawings, “Paperman” signals a possible revival forContinue Reading